TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: Post-mortem, handover of victims' bodies to be completed by noon

TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: Over 30 people have died after overcrowding triggered a stampede situation at a TVK rally with actor-turned-politician Vijay. With 40 people injured and several critical, the death toll is expected to rise.

A sudden crowd surge at the TVK rally left at least 39 people dead and around 40 injured in Karur district. (TVK/ANI Photo)

TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Highlights: A massive campaign rally by Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ended in tragedy on Saturday evening, September 27, when a sudden crowd surge left at least 39 people dead and around 40 injured in Karur district....Read More

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• 28 Sept 2025, 12:21:12 PM IST

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• 28 Sept 2025, 11:03:17 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 'Evidence of a security lapse at Vijay's TVK rally,' says Edappadi Palaniswami

  AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday said there was evidence of “security lapse” at Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam rally in Karur “based on media reports”. “There was confusion and stampede due to power disruption. TVK should have taken precautionary measures focussing on safety and security of its party workers as it had held four meetings so far,” PTI quoted Palaniswami as saying.

• 28 Sept 2025, 10:47:37 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Post-mortem completed for 30 deceased, says Tamil Nadu health secretary

  Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar said that the post-mortem had been completed for 30 of the 39 victims of the stampede in Karur. “…Bodies have been handed over to the families. The remaining postmortems are going on,” Senthil Kumar said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 10:23:58 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Incident would not have happened if adequate security was provided, says EPS

  AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday said that the stampede would not have taken place if adequate security would have been provided for the TVK rally.

  “We were informed that the stampede occurred because of an electric current. Such a campaign was previously held in 4 districts, and the police should have provided adequate security. I dont think that was done,” ANI quoted EPS as saying.

  “Even in our AIADMK meeting, no proper security was provided,” he said, adding that thousands of police are deployed during DMK meetings.

• 28 Sept 2025, 10:09:44 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan meets families of victims, extends support

  BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan, after meeting the families of the victims, extended support to them. “It's very unfortunate. We are praying for everyone's wellness. We will support the families. Instead of making it sensational, we will make it sensible,” Soundarajan told PTI.

• 28 Sept 2025, 10:02:16 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: TVK and organisers responsible for incident, says DMK spokesperson Saravanan

  DMK spokesperson Saravanan accused the TVK and the organisers of the rally of being responsible for the stampede incident in Karur, PTI reported. “From day one, they were not willing to listen to the conditions imposed by the Police. They wilfully violated them,” Saravanan alleged.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:57:25 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Stand with bereaved families,’ says YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy

  YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy called the stampede incident in Karur “extremely painful”. “My heartfelt prayers are with the bereaved families who are passing through unimaginable grief. I stand with them in this dark hour,” Reddy said in a YSRCP press release.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:55:35 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu says ‘deeply saddened’ by loss of lives

  Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said he was “deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives” in the Karur stampede. “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the injured,” Naidu said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:46:34 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Two patients critical, on ventilator, says Tamil Nadu director of medical education

  Two of those injured in the stampede in Karur are critical and on ventilator, Tamil Nadu's director of medical education Suganthy Rajakumari said. “The total number of dead bodies we received is 39. The number of patients was 52. Only two patients are critical and on ventilator,” Rajakumari said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:30:06 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Post-mortem, handover of bodies to be completed by noon, says director of medical education

  The post-mortem and handover of bodies of the victims of the stampede in Karur will be completed by noon, Tamil Nadu's director of medical education Sunganthy Rajakumari told ANI news agency.

  “Before noon, we will finish all postmortems and hand over the bodies to the family members. Accommodation, food and other things have been arranged by the government,” Rajakumari said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:22:27 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: TN BJP chief Nainar Nagendran visits Karur victims at government hospital

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagendran visited the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, where those injured in the recent stampede are being treated. The bodies of the deceased are also being handed over to their families after postmortem examinations.

  According to Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar, 39 people have died and 95 others were injured in the stampede that occurred during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur.

  Speaking to reporters, Senthil Kumar said, "A total of 95 people have been admitted to the hospital. 51 are admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital. Except for one, the others are stable. Specialised doctors are looking after them. The remaining 44 are admitted to the private hospitals. 39 people have lost their lives."

  Additional director general of police (Law and Order) S Davidson Devasirvatham told reporters that a case has been registered and an investigation into the incident is underway.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:11:56 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu deputy CM Udayanidhi Stalin reaches Karur to meet families of victims

  Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister and DMK leader Udayanidhi Stalin on Sunday reached the mortuary of Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur to meet the families of the victims, ANI reported.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:07:14 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Express my deepest condolences to the deceased,’ says Puducherry CM

  Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede in Karur. “I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news that 36 people have died so far in a stampede at a political rally organised by Vijay on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Vettri Kazhagam in Karur, Tamil Nadu. I express my deepest condolences to the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of those undergoing treatment in the hospital,” Rangasamy said in a statement.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:04:55 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Out of 95 injured, all stable except one,’ says Tamil Nadu health secretary

  Tamil Nadu health secretary P Senthil Kumar said that out of 95 people who were injured during the stampede in Karur, all were stable except one.

  “A total of 95 people have been admitted to the hospital. 51 are admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital. Except for one, the others are stable,” ANI quoted Senthil Kumar as saying.

• 28 Sept 2025, 09:02:07 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Union minister HD Kumaraswamy condoles loss of lives in stampede

  Union minister and and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday condoled the loss of lives during the stampede in Karur. “It was a shock to learn that many people were killed and many others were seriously injured in a tragedy that occurred during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu,” the JD(S) leader said in a post on X.

  “This is a very sad incident. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. May they find the strength to bear this loss of life and may God rest the departed soul. I pray for a speedy recovery for all those injured,” Kumaraswamy added.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:58:49 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 38 bodies identified, being handed over to relatives, says district collector

  Dindigul district collector S Saravanan said the bodies of 38 people who died during the stampede at the TVK rally in Karur have been identified, adding that efforts were underway to hand over their mortal remains to their families.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:29:16 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: District Collector Karur issues helpline numbers

  The District Collector, Karur issued helpline numbers following the stampede on Saturday. “Contact numbers for the District Collector's Office Emergency Help Centre to get details about the victims of the unexpected accident that occurred in Karur #DOT 04324 256306 #Whatsapp 7010806322,” the collector's official X handle posted.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:26:44 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami meets families of victims

  AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami met families of the victims of the stampede which took place on Saturday in Karur. He paid his last respects to those who lost their lives in the stampede which took place during the TVK rally.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:19:40 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: BJP leader K Annamalai alleges lack of adequate security arrangements

  Tamil Nadu BJP leader K Annamalai on Sunday alleged that the DMK government in the state did not provide adequate security arrangements for Opposition parties.

  “The DMK government, which provides security for meetings held by the DMK, has a habit of sending the entire police force in that district, but not making adequate security arrangements for meetings held by opposition parties,” Annamalai said in a post on X.

  He called the stampede incident “very shocking and saddening”. “Many have been injured and admitted to the hospital. I request the Tamil Nadu government to provide proper treatment to everyone. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,” Annamalai said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:13:34 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply shocking and painful,’ says AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran

  Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran called the stampede incident in Karur “deeply shocking and painful”. “I express my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families and relatives of the deceased. I request the Tamil Nadu government to provide appropriate treatment to all those who have been admitted to the hospital due to the crowding,” Dhinakaran said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 08:05:44 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan leaves for Karur, says will extend help to affected families

  Tamil Nadu BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan left for Karur, which is 400 km from Chennai, on Sunday. “I am leaving for Karur with sorrow to support the families. We will extend help,” Soundarajan told PTI news agency.

  The BJP leader said that Union Home Minister had inquired about the assistance necessary, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi had conveyed his pain following the stampede.

• 28 Sept 2025, 07:45:45 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Around 500 police personnel were deployed for rally, says ADGP

  ADGP Davidson Devasirvatham, who visited the site of the stampede, said that 500 police personnel had been deployed for the TVK rally in Karur.

  “Normally, in such cases, a crowd of 15,000–20,000 is expected, but here we don’t know how many gathered. We have just started the investigation and will get more details,” the ADGP said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 07:18:07 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Vijay's delayed arrival led to crowds swelling, says Tamil Nadu police chief

  Vijay's delayed arrival at the TVK rally in Karur led to the crowds swelling, the Tamil Nadu police chief said on Sunday. “By the time Vijay arrived at 7:40 pm, the crowd had already been waiting for hours without sufficient food and water. That is the reality,” DGP Venkatraman said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 07:03:57 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Will have to get preliminary investigation done,’ says ADGP

  Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Law and Order, S. Davidson Devasirvatham on Sunday said that preliminary investigation would have to be conducted before the police can speak about the details of the case. He added that a case had been registered in connection with the incident.

• 28 Sept 2025, 06:30:18 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply shocking and distressing,’ says DMK MP Kanimozhi

  Dravida Munnetra Kazagham (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Sunday expressed “deep shock” after the stampede incident in Karur. “he news that many people fainted and were admitted to the hospital due to the crowd congestion in Karur, and that several have lost their lives, is deeply shocking and distressing,” the DMK MP said in a post on X.

  Kanimozhi further said that Tamil Nadu CM Stalin had instructed officials to provide necessary assistance “on a war footing”, while expressing his condolences to the families of the deceased.

• 28 Sept 2025, 06:08:36 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply saddened,’ says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, condoles deaths in Karur

  Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy said he was “deeply saddened” by the stampede in Karur, while condoling the deaths in the TVK rally. “Deeply saddened to hear about the tragic stampede in #Karur that led to loss of many precious lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” Reddy said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:54:42 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Never has such large number of people lost their lives in a political party program in Tamil Nadu, says CM Stalin

  Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, while addressing the media, said that never had “such a large number of people” lost their lives in a program organised by a political party in Tamil Nadu. “…Such a tragedy should never happen in the future either,” Stalin said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:49:44 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Earlier rallies of TVK had smaller crowds,’ TN DGP in-charge says turnout was higher than expected

  Tamil Nadu DHP in-charge G Venkatraman said that while earlier crowds in TVK rallies were smaller, this time the turnout was higher than expected. .Earlier rallies of TVK had smaller crowds, but this time the turnout was far higher than expected. Though organisers had requested a large ground in Karur, anticipating about 10,000 people, nearly 27,000 gathered," Venkatraman said.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:46:00 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Karnataka stands in solidarity with people of Tamil Nadu,’ says Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said he was “saddened by the tragic loss of lives” in the stampede in Karur. “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. Karnataka stands in solidarity with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief,” Siddaramaiah said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:31:10 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Deeply anguished,’ says UP CM Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said he was “deeply anguished” to hear about the stampede in Karur. “This saddening incident has snatched away precious lives. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Prabhu Shri Ram give them strength and peace to the departed souls. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:28:05 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says ‘deeply saddened’ by incident

  Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan extended his “heartfelt condolences” to the families who lost their loved ones in the stampede in Tamil Nadu's Karur, while saying he was “deeply saddened” by the incident.

  “Wishing a speedy and complete recovery to all those injured. Kerala stands with the people of Tamil Nadu in this hour of grief,” Vijayan said in a post on X.

• 28 Sept 2025, 05:01:34 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: CM recounts moment he received news of Karur tragedy: ‘Around 7:45 pm, while I was in Chennai…’

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin shared how he first learned about the Karur rally stampede. “Yesterday, around 7:45 pm, while I was in Chennai speaking with officials, I received the news that such an incident had occurred in Karur. As soon as I received the information, I called former Minister Senthil Balaji, asked him to inquire, and instructed him to go to the hospital. When I heard the news about the death toll, I instructed the nearby ministers to go to Karur,” news agency ANI reported.

  He added, “I am standing here with deep sorrow. I am unable to describe the horrific accident that took place in Karur.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 04:35:56 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: CM Stalin, says, ‘truth will come out through inquiry commission’

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Speaking on the Karur rally stampede, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said, “The truth will come out through the inquiry commission. I do not wish to say anything with a political motive. Once the truth is revealed through the inquiry commission, strict action will definitely be taken.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 04:34:45 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin confirms 39 deaths

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin, addressing the Karur stampede tragedy, said, “So far, 39 people have died. In the history of our state, never has such a large number of people lost their lives in a program organised by a political party, and such a tragedy should never happen in the future either. Currently, 51 people are undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit."

  He added, "With a heavy heart, I pay homage to those who have lost their lives. A compensation of ₹10 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased. A compensation of ₹1 lakh will be provided to those who were injured. I have ordered the formation of an inquiry commission headed by a retired High Court judge,” reported ANI.

• 28 Sept 2025, 03:59:59 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: CM Stalin visits Karur hospital, meets injured victims

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur, meeting those injured in yesterday’s stampede during a public event of TVK chief and actor Vijay.

  Tamil Nadu DGP in-charge G Venkatraman confirmed that 38 people lost their lives in the tragic incident.

• 28 Sept 2025, 02:53:03 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman expresses shock over Karur stampede

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman posted on X: “The news that more than 30 people lost their lives in Karur today is deeply shocking. It is reported that children are among those who have died. The loss of lives occurred due to a stampede at a political gathering, and reports also indicate that over 50 people have been injured and are currently in medical facilities. I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. I pray to God that those who are injured recover fully and quickly.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 02:47:53 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu condoles loss of lives in Karur

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed his condolences following the Karur rally tragedy. He said, “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at Karur, Tamil Nadu. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 02:34:03 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Eyewitness says, ‘ambulances could not get in, took very long time to bring people out’

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Several eyewitnesses have shared harrowing accounts of the Karur rally stampede. While talking to news agency ANI, Suriya said, “Ambulances couldn’t get in. There wasn’t enough space for people to stand. It took a very long time to bring people out…”

  Another eyewitness, Nanda Kumar, added, “We were there ourselves. Nothing could be done to control the crowd. He (Vijay) had said he would arrive in Karur by 11 am, and everyone was informed about it. But when he came, it was much delayed. We pray that everyone who was injured recovers fully and returns home safely.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 02:05:12 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: CM Stalin leaves for Karur as death toll rises to 38

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has departed for Karur to assess the situation on the ground following the stampede at a public event of TVK chief and actor Vijay.

  Tamil Nadu DGP in-charge G. Venkatraman confirmed that 38 people lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred on Saturday during the rally.

• 28 Sept 2025, 01:36:17 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: At least 38 people confirmed dead as TN DGP provides latest figures

  On the Karur rally tragedy, Tamil Nadu DGP in-charge G Venkatraman described the incident as “deeply tragic.” He confirmed that 38 people have died, including 12 men, 16 women, and 10 children (five boys and five girls).

  Speaking about the circumstances, he said: “Earlier rallies of TVK had smaller crowds, but this time the turnout was far higher than expected. Though organisers had requested a large ground in Karur, anticipating about 10,000 people, nearly 27,000 gathered. At the campaign venue where Vijay was to address the public, 500-plus police personnel were on duty. Following the incident, we reviewed the steps that the police should take,” reported ANI

• 28 Sept 2025, 01:33:27 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Victim’s relative recounts chaos, says ‘ Vijay didn’t show up on time'

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Zakir, a relative of a victim, shared the harrowing scene at the Karur rally: “Vijay was supposed to arrive at 9 in the morning, but he didn’t show up at that time. Because of that, there was a huge crowd… Near Thirukoilure, especially, there was a huge rush with many youngsters and women… In meetings like this, women and children should not be brought along. Please, it’s very difficult and emotionally painful to witness," reported ANI.

• 28 Sept 2025, 01:05:27 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 36 dead in Karur stampede; visuals from hospital

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Visuals from the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur show the injured being treated following the stampede at a public event of TVK chief and actor Vijay.

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin confirmed that 36 people have lost their lives in the tragedy, as authorities continue rescue and relief operations.

• 28 Sept 2025, 12:47:31 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Union minister L Murugan expresses concern over Karur stampede

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Union minister Dr L Murugan reacted to the Karur rally tragedy, saying, “The news coming from Karur is deeply worrying. We must stand with the affected families. I have been in touch with the District Collector and have instructed BJP leaders to extend all possible help.”

• 28 Sept 2025, 12:26:35 AM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: TN ministers visit injured at Karur hospital

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and former minister and DMK leader V Senthil Balaji visited patients admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Karur. The ministers met the patients and inquired about their condition as relief efforts continue.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:54:13 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Survivor recounts tragedy, says, ‘I don't know what to do’

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: A victim of the Karur rally stampede shared the heartbreaking impact on his family: “My brother has two sons. His elder son died. We don’t know where his younger son is. My brother’s wife is admitted to the ICU now. I don’t know what to do. My son’s eye is injured,” he told news agency ANI.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:41:47 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Udhayanidhi Stalin heads to Karur

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin is on his way to Karur to oversee relief operations following the stampede at Vijay’s rally. Chief Minister MK Stalin is also expected to arrive in Karur.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:31:27 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: ‘Words cannot express my sorrow’: Vijay mourns victims of Karur stampede

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has broken his silence on the Karur rally tragedy, calling it an unbearable personal loss. “My heart is shattered; I am writhing in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow that words cannot express. I extend my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for the swift recovery of those receiving treatment in the hospital,” he said in a statement.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:22:23 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: CM Stalin announces ₹10 lakh compensation for families of stampede victims

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has announced an ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh each to the families of the 36 people who lost their lives in the stampede at TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Karur, reported news agency PTI.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:09:09 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: 8 children among 36 dead, says CM Stalin

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: As per Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, 36 persons, including 8 children, 16 women, died at stampede in TVK chief Vijay's rally held at Karur.

  The DMK chief is expected to visit Karur following the stampede to assess the situation on the ground.

• 27 Sept 2025, 11:00:29 PM IST

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Governor expresses grief over deadly crowd crush

  TVK Vijay Rally Stampede Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday expressed deepest condolences on the lives lost in the stampede during TVK chief and actor Vijay's public rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur.

  In a post from Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, shortly after the incident, R N Ravi said - "Deeply pained and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives, including children, during a political rally in Karur. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this time of grief and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured."

  At least 36 people have been killed and 40 injured after the rally turned into the stampede situation.